Catering and bar managers vs Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary (2025)

How do Catering and bar managers and Police officers (sergeant and below) salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £18,946 more per year (64% higher)

Catering and bar managers

£29,675
per year
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCatering and bar managersPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£29,675£48,621-£18,946
Mean Annual£29,033£48,668-£19,635
Monthly£2,473£4,052-£1,579
Weekly£571£935-£364
Hourly£14.27£23.38-£9.11

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCatering and bar managersPolice officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£13,786£32,899
25th£23,382£37,006
50th (Median)£29,675£48,621
75th£35,117£55,452
90th (Senior)£0£65,893
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Catering and bar managers or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Catering and bar managers is £29,675, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £18,946 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Catering and bar managers and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £18,946 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Catering and bar managers or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
From a salary perspective, Police officers (sergeant and below) offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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